Sunday, November 4, 2012

'It Was Sorta Like, Having Two Grandmas

 Happy Birthday Cornelia and Carmelia
or 'Lil Piece' and 'Big Piece'

Today would have been my maternal grandmother's birthday.  Well, not only her's but her twin as well. Since they were identical and sometimes hard to tell apart, it felt like I had two grandmas growing up. Looking at old pics of them and hearing the stories they played on people, it was fun to watch the two of them together. I could tell them apart in person, but I would stare at those old pictures and try to pic out MY grandma.  Sometimes I would be right, it got easier as I grew older. Hell, sometimes even they would argue over who was who in a picture. Funny! They would often show up to family events dressed alike, and everyone would be amazed to learn they didn't plan it in advance. And even though I grew up around all of my cousins, I feel like I have a special connection with my cousins that have one of the 'twins' for a grandma.. I be like, "This my cousin, our grandma's were TWINS!" I don't know, just something about it. They would have been 89 today. May their beautiful souls rest in peace.  I know you two are watching over all of us. I love you both, but especially my Grandma!

Saturday, November 3, 2012

'We Tell ALL Our Business Nowadays'....

Gone are the days when certain things weren't discussed in open company. I remember when it wasn't  cool to tell every thought that crossed your mindWhile we might have 'claimed' a certain political party, most of the time it was understood that you didn't ask someone 'who you voting for'. Now maybe due to social media, it has become customary to openly discuss who you are voting for, why, what day and time; AND you gonna post a pic to PROVE that you actually did it. LOL
  What happened to the unwritten law that said you weren't supposed to tell what your specific political ideal were. Those days are gone.  And since we do have the ability to communicate any and EVERY thought that comes to mind; some people are experiencing a sort of back-lash. In this day and time we need to keep in mind that everyone has the right to their own opinion. Some are going to share those opinions more that others, but when they do... let's not fall into the trap of taking the person's stance so personal.  Just like you have the right to choice, so do they.